Smithsonian Prehistoric Sea Monsters Set

Ignite a love for paleontology with this hands-on marine science kit that lets children hatch and grow living fossils—Triops, tiny trilobite-like creatures that date back over 220 million years. Just add water to the provided tank with sand and eggs, and watch them grow up to 20 times their original size. The kit includes an aquarium, background art, food, a color poster with fun fossil facts, and crystal-clear instructions. Perfect for ages 7+, it naturally encourages curiosity, observation skills, life-science learning, and screen-free discovery.